Add 21/96 and 42/50
21/96 + 42/50 is 847/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
42/50 = 42 × 48/50 × 48 = 2016/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2400 + 2016/2400 = 525 + 2016/2400 = 2541/2400 - 2541/2400 simplified gives 847/800
- So, 21/96 + 42/50 = 847/800
In mixed form: 147/800
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